The City of Prescott is governed by a common council consisting
of six alderpersons and the Mayor. One alderperson is elected from
each of four ward and two members are elected from the City
at-large. Alderpersons and the Mayor are elected to two year
terms.
The common council serves as the legislative arm of city
government. The common council decides policy matters, enacts
ordinances, resolutions and motions, approves and amends the annual
budget, levies taxes, approves the paying of claims made against
the city, grants licenses issued by the city, enters into contracts
on behalf of the city, and appoints or confirms the appointment of
certain city officers.
The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the City and is
responsible for supervising and directing the day-to-day operation
of city government. As chief executive officer, the Mayor has a
statutory duty to take care that city ordinance and state laws are
observed and enforced and that all city officers and employees
discharge their duties. The Mayor is the presiding officer at
meetings of the common council. As presiding officer, the Mayor has
authority to decide points of order and to maintain order at
council meetings. The Mayor is not counted in determining whether a
quorum is present at a meeting. Except in case of a tie, the Mayor
has no council vote.. The Mayor may veto all acts of the council
except where the veto power has been expressly withdrawn.
Meetings:
2nd and 4thMondays of each month
7:00 p.m.
City Hall, 800 Borner Street North, Prescott
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